Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GF5
- Replacement is Panasonic GF7
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Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 AW1 (1") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 1 AW1 was unveiled 6 months after the GF6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 AW1 grades versus the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 AW1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Panasonic GF6
| 1 AW1 | GF6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon 1 AW1
| GF6 | 1 AW1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Panasonic GF6
| 1 AW1 | GF6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2013 |  | April 2013 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the GF6.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and GF6 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and GF6.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GF6 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
| Nikon 1 AW1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon 1 AW1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-09-19 | 2013-04-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXPEED 3A | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356 grams (0.78 lbs) | 323 grams (0.71 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 51 | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 428 | 622 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $326 |